In the breeding industry, goose raising is an ancient and vibrant industry. With the increase in demand for green and healthy food, the improvement of the efficiency of goose raising has become the focus of farmers' attention. Through hands-on practice, I would like to share with you my 100-day experience of raising geese and focus on the three key habits that affect the effectiveness of goose farming.
In the process of raising geese, it is important to understand the habits of geese. As a social animal, geese have a profound impact on the breeding effect due to their social behavior. I found that there was a clear hierarchy in the flock, and that the stronger ones tended to have access to better quality food and mating rights. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the dynamics of the group when feeding, reasonably allocate the feed, avoid the bullying of weak individuals, and ensure that each goose can grow up healthily.
The foraging habits of geese are also worth paying attention to. They have a natural preference for grass and small aquatic plants, which requires farms to provide an abundant natural food source or suitable feed alternatives. In my farm, I specially plant the plants that geese like, and at the same time match the nutritionally balanced feed, which not only meets the physiological needs of geese, but also greatly reduces the cost of feeding.
What should not be overlooked is the defensive behavior of the goose. Geese are highly territorial and will show aggression towards strangers or other animals. Although this habit is conducive to anti-theft and anti-enemy, it brings challenges to breeding management. My experience is that through regular artificial domestication, it is effective to reduce the aggression of geese, making them more suitable for human proximity and daily management, thereby reducing the attrition caused by stress.
During these 100 days of goose rearing practice, I have also observed some other behaviors of geese, such as their love of frolicking in the water, which not only cleans their feathers but also helps regulate their body temperature. Therefore, providing geese with sufficient water is another key factor in improving the profitability of farming.
Raising geese is not an easy task, it requires careful observation, patient cultivation and scientific management. By understanding and exploiting these habits, we can not only improve the economic efficiency of goose farming, but also ensure the health and well-being of the flock. Let us continue to explore on the road of raising geese and jointly welcome a greener, more efficient and harmonious new era of breeding.